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Derivative Financial Instruments Credit Facility and Derivative Counterparties (Details) | Mar. 31, 2018
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Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract] |
Percentage of Proved Property Secured for Credit Facility Borrowing | 90.00%

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